Weighted points systems are appropriate for complex or high-value purchases where multiple factors (e.g., quality, sustainability, delivery) must be balanced. For simple, low-value purchases like pens, price is typically the only differentiating factor. Using a weighted points system would overcomplicate the process, wasting resources. Responsible sourcing requires proportionality - applying robust evaluation methods where justified, while keeping processes simple and efficient for routine purchases. This ensures efficiency without compromising governance, freeing procurement resources for strategic projects.
Reference: CIPS L4M4 Study Guide (v2), LO: "Implementation" - proportionality in procurement methods.

Phishing is categorized as fraud because it involves deceptive practices to gain sensitive information or financial benefits. Responsible sourcing includes ensuring that cybersecurity measures are in place to prevent fraud and protect sensitive information within supply chains.

The correct answer is 'gearing ratio'.
Gearing measures how much of a company's funding is based on long-term debt or loans- this would be affected by a steep rise in inflation. If a company has a mortgage on their offices or facto-ry and they need to remortgage and inflation has gone up a lot- they'll be paying a lot more on their mortgage. This will severely effect the gearing ratio as they'll have more outgoings than incoming.
Gross profit margin COULD be affected by inflation, for example if you've got hyper-inflation and the country goes into recession and people stop buying your product. However, this answer isn't al-ways right and depends on many factors- the industry, the product, the company etc, so for the purpose of CIPS should be discounted. There are many industries which are immune to inflation.

Multiple sourcing is most effective for strategically important, high-value requirements such as raw materials.
These are continuous, large-volume needs where supply disruptions can be costly and damaging. By using more than one supplier, buyers reduce dependency risks, improve resilience, and increase competitive leverage. One-off requirements like machinery (A) don't benefit from multiple sourcing, while options B and D describe disadvantages rather than reasons for adopting the approach. Responsible sourcing promotes balancing cost, risk, and resilience - and multiple sourcing is a key strategy for critical, ongoing supply categories.
Reference: CIPS L4M4 Study Guide (v2), LO: "Application" - sourcing strategies and risk management.

The correct answer is importation rules and tariffs. This is because in offshoring some of the manufacturing will be done in another country then shipped back to the UK. The products will have to go through customs so may be subject to tariffs and duties.
Steff's not exporting anything in the scenario and paying electronically and getting lower costs are not RISKS.